4.4.2. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DAC stand for?

   Hint

   Think of something that allows personal decision-making about access.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of DAC.

   Hint

   Consider how changes in teams might require quick adjustments.

3. 3.

   What is the primary characteristic of DAC?

   • System-enforced permissions
   • Owner-defined access
   • Mandatory policies

   Hint

   Focus on who controls access rights in DAC.

4. 4.

   True or False: DAC is generally considered the most secure access control model.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the balance of flexibility and security.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a company recently laid off several employees, propose a plan to review and adjust DAC permissions.

   Hint

   Think about what actions directly follow layoffs in an organization.

6. 6.

   In a situation where an employee has been granted wide access due to DAC but misuses their privileges, outline steps the company should take.

   Hint

   Consider addressing both the immediate action and the preventive steps.